# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 4. Fish and Fisheries

### Subtitle 9. Lobster, Shrimp, Terrapin, and Conch

#### Section 4-904

(a) A person may not catch shrimp for commercial purposes unless the person first obtains a license from the Department.

(b)

  (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, the Department may adopt regulations:

    (i) Governing any aspect of the shrimp fishery; and

    (ii) Establishing and implementing a pilot program related to fishing for shrimp.

  (2) Regulations adopted under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection may authorize the Department to establish for the shrimp fishery by public notice:

    (i) Closed areas;

    (ii) Catch limits;

    (iii) Seasons;

    (iv) Size limits;

    (v) Gear restrictions; and

    (vi) Reporting requirements.

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Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)